For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,206 students in Aptos, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aptos, CA are Valencia Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School and Mar Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aptos, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aptos have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aptos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Aptos School Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
819 Pinehurst Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Aptos, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aptos, CA include Valencia Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School and Mar Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aptos?
3 public elementary schools are located in Aptos.
What is the racial composition of students in Aptos?
Aptos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Aptos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Aptos include: Mar Vista Elementary School vs. Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School vs. Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School vs. Mar Vista Elementary School
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